Riera addresses growing concern over Doan’s dip in form
Riera addresses growing concern over Doan’s dip in form In an exclusive interview with Bundesliga, Albert Riera backed Ritsu Doan to convince him to regain his undisputed spot in Eintracht Frankfurt’s starting lineup. The Japanese midfielder started every league game before the arrival of the 43-year-old coach. “If Ritsu (Doan) is not playing, then someone else is playing in his position,” Riera openly discussed competition for places.
“Sometimes, it’s because someone has been training better than him. Sometimes, it’s because tactically I’ve made a change because we need another type of player. Every game is different.
“Ritsu (Doan) is a fantastic human being and a hard worker. Japanese players are like this with their culture. They are really loyal players.
Everyone is ready to improve, because I told them on the first day something very important. I said I’m not here to be a policeman, their father, or a detective. I’m here to be your coach, and what you want from a coach is to tell you to become a better player.
” Doan was substituted off at the hour mark when Frankfurt lost to league leaders Bayern Munich. His earliest substitution of the season followed by back-to-back games where the former Freiburg gem started on the bench before returning to the lineup in the narrow win over bottom-placed Heidenheim. “When we need Doan’s characteristics, then I will use him.